Steve Buscemi was attacked by a stranger in New York City

While walking in Manhattan’s Kips Bay neighborhood last week, the Primetime Emmy and Golden Globe-winning actor, producer and filmmaker was approached by a complete stranger on the street and punched him in the face. Buscemi was taken to Bellevue Hospital after his left eye and face became swollen, but he was otherwise uninjured.

The Quentin Tarantino regular’s management team issued a statement about the same The New York Post He confirmed that Buscemi was the victim of an unprovoked attack, while expressing dismay that something so egregious could be traced to just a walk through the neighborhood.

“Steve Buscemi was attacked in mid-town Manhattan, another victim of random violence in the city,” the statement said. “He’s doing well and appreciates everyone’s well wishes, although he’s incredibly sad for everyone that this happened while he was also walking the streets of New York.”

Buscemi is the latest name from the world of entertainment to fall victim to public violence in recent years Ghostbusters And Space balls Favorite Rick Moranis, reality TV regular Bethenny Frankel and A serious manis Michael Stuhlbarg – who starred alongside Buscemi Boardwalk Empire – other names who have faced similar incidents.

Buscemi, one of New York’s proudest sons, is understandably shaken after being attacked for no apparent reason during a morning walk. Authorities hope the release of the CCTV images will help in the arrest of a suspect who decided the best use of his time was to attack one of the industry’s most popular and respected character actors for no reason.

Thankfully, Buscemi was largely uninjured other than the swelling on his face, but no one – no matter how famous they are or not – should be able to walk around the area where they live without concern for their own well-being.

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